Dear colleagues,
Please forward to graduate students and postdocs who may be interested:
As part of a continuing commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and advancing scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity (CPPFD)<https://research.unc.edu/carolina-postdocs/applicants/> is pleased to offer postdoctoral research appointments for a period of two years. The purpose of CPPFD is to develop scholars from underrepresented groups for possible tenure track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities. Postdoctoral scholars will be engaged full-time in research and may teach only one course per fiscal year. This program is funded by the State of North Carolina.
The CPPFD is a nationally recognized and extremely competitive program. We typically receive more than 750 applications per year and typically fund 4-5 new postdoctoral researchers per year across the university.
Applications for study in any discipline represented on the campus are welcome. Please specify your discipline of interest when applying.
The Department of Linguistics is specifically interested in scholars whose work is in any of the following areas:
Computational Linguistics
Language Acquisition
Syntax/Semantics
Sociolinguistics
Hispanic Linguistics
Contact Linguistics
Stipend
$50,000 per calendar year (STEM disciplines-based on qualifications)
$2,000 per year research fund for research expenses, including travel.
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree or terminal degree in their field within the past five years and no later than July 1st of the award year.
The primary criterion for selection is evidence of scholarship potentially competitive for tenure track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities.
An important secondary criterion is the support of prospective departments (see above).
Preference will be given to individuals who are lawfully eligible to work in the United States. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill strongly encourages applications from individuals that have experience, background and/or scholarship that will contribute to the diversity of the campus community.
Application materials
Cover letter addressed to Vice Chancellor for Research
Curriculum vitae
A statement of research plans (1-3 pages)
A contribution to diversity statement on why you should be selected for this program (1–3 pages)
Writing samples (e.g., publications and/or dissertation chapters)
Two references for letters of recommendation
All materials must be submitted through online application system to be accepted: https://unc.peopleadmin.com
Deadline
The next application deadline is November 15, 2020 at 11:59 EST.
Applications are accepted September 15th-November 15th.
Contact Information
For questions or additional information regarding the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity<https://research.unc.edu/carolina-postdocs/applicants/>, please contact:
Jennifer Pruitt
Program Coordinator
jennifer_pruitt@unc.edu
Sibby Anderson-Thompkins
Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
sibby@email.unc.edu
For questions about the Department of Linguistics, please contact:
Misha Becker, chair
UNC Department of Linguistics
mbecker@email.unc.edu
Author: Crystal Mills
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Community-Based Playful Learning: Temple University Infant and Child Lab
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Community-Based Playful Learning: Temple University Infant and Child Lab
Post-doctoral fellow position available for an exciting project studying the science of learning in public settings. Can architectural design infused with cognitive and social learning opportunities offer families a new way to support children’s growth and development? The project involves community-based playful learning research with Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, along with a team of collaborators at University of California-Irvine.
We are looking for an energetic scientist who has worked in the area of playful learning and/or child development more broadly, to work on a National Science Foundation – Advancing Informal STEM Learning (NSF-AISL) funded project. The Playful Learning Landscapes project is designed to promote STEM learning in public spaces using evidence-based, culturally tailored installations and examine the effects of these installations on caregiver-child interactions, children’s STEM learning, and community-wide attitudes towards informal STEM learning. The postdoc will work alongside our team to lead the expansion of the project to Santa Ana from Philadelphia, and will be responsible for managing the training to ensure fidelity and alignment between the two cities. This position offers an opportunity to conduct psychological community-based research that can translate into social impact. Initial appointment will be for a 12-month period and will be renewable subject to performance and availability of funding. The anticipated start date is October 1st, 2020.
As the project manager, the post-doctoral fellow will be expected to participate at all levels of the project. The responsibilities include:
- Data collection in the field,
- Training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate RAs and other project staff,
- Developing new projects with multiple university and non-academic collaborators,
- Running focus groups,
- Data coding and analysis,
- Write-up and dissemination of results for internal reports and peer-reviewed publications,Presentation of findings in national and international conferences,
- Developing and sustaining relationships with community groups and foundations,
- Hosting workshops and consulting for local, national, and international partners,
- Research grants administration and accounting
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Human Development, or a related field
- Fluency in Spanish
- Experience working with children/families in research settings
- Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible by public transportation
- Training in one of more of the following areas including cognition, language development, mathematics development, spatial development, executive functioning, community-based research, and play
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and organizational skills
- Ability to interact with a diverse population of participants
- Proficiency with SPSS, SAS, and/or R
- Knowledge of advanced statistical modeling (HLM, SEM, etc.)
- Programming skills (preferred)
Please send a resume/CV, cover letter, and research statement to Jelani Medford, Lab Manager, at jelani.medford@temple.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Please visit our website (www.temple.edu/infantlab) for more information about the lab.
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Jelani Medford
Lab Manager
Temple University Infant and Child Lab
Widener Hall, Suite 217
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
Office phone: 267-468-8610
Job position at ZAS on the Libnizdream project
Please find the link for post doc positions and lab manager at Zas
(Berlin) on the ERC Sinergy grant Leibnizdream
http://leibnizdream.eu/join-the-team
best
Teresa Guasti
RA Professor Position in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Dear Colleagues
Please forward this postdoc opportunity to potential candidates. More can be learned about this position at: https://jobs.etsu.edu/postings/15914. Questions can be directed to me.
Wally
The Ballad Health ETSU Strong BRAIN Institute (SBI) seeks a nontenure-track research assistant professor interested in conducting innovative multidisciplinary research on the prevention and mitigation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), broadly defined. The SBI is the innovation of the BRAIN Trust, a talented and dedicated group of researchers comprised of 14 faculty and department chairs from all eight ETSU academic colleges. The SBI is made possible by a generous five-year gift from Ballad Health. The initial appointment is for one year, and renewable for at least a total of five years, depending on the availability of funding.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of ACES-related research initiatives developed by multiple interdisciplinary collaborations, with the potential for overseeing new research and extramural funding initiatives. There will also be opportunities for the candidate to serve as Principal Investigator of his or her own projects and grant submissions.
The goals of the SBI are to 1) promote the awareness and empirical study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), 2) promote the development and dissemination of evidence-based practices that prevent, reduce, or mitigate the negative effects of ACEs on health and health disparities, and 3) promote a trauma-informed citizenry and workforce in the Appalachian Highlands region and beyond. You will report to the Director of the SBI and manage a physical SBI presence on the ETSU main campus. The SBI is housed administratively under the ETSU School of Graduate Studies.
We’re looking for a self-starting team player to fit our highly productive, but widely spread-out group. Our common interest is a commitment to the goals of the SBI, so we are looking for someone who can help coordinate us as we pursue our multiply varied externally-funded endeavors.
ETSU is surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains, and is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, which contributes to a metropolitan statistical area of 200,000 residents. The area enjoys a mild climate in both summer and winter, and boasts numerous waterways, parks, trails, and resorts for year-round recreational activities. The area has been ranked as a desirable place to live by several national publications. In 2016, Johnson City was ranked by Kiplinger magazine as one of the “10 Least-Expensive Cities for Living in the USA,” and among the top five retirement destinations in the country.
ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all of our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Position is contingent upon sufficient funding.
Wallace E. Dixon, Jr., Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Psychology
Director, ETSU/Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-6656
Two Post-Doc positions in Leipzig, Germany
Two PostDoc positions available at the MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology, Department of Comparative Cultural Psychology
The newly founded research department of Comparative Cultural Psychology (CCP)↗ at the MPI EVA studies children across diverse human societies as well as non-human great apes species, to understand uniquely human cultural diversity and the universal cognitive mechanisms that enable and constrain it.
We are looking for two Post-doctoral scientists (m/f/d) who will join us in envisioning, planning and executing a research program on group-level variation in great ape sociality and cognition) as well as cross-cultural variation in children’s early cognitive development.
To learn more about the positions as well as the application procedure, please visit:
Post-doctoral scientist (group-level variation in great ape sociality and cognition)
Post-doctoral scientist (cross-cultural variation in children’s early cognitive development)
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Anja Reimann
Department Administrator & Assistant to Daniel Haun
Comparative Cultural Psychology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Tel.: +49 341 3550-400
Fax: +49 341 3550-119
email: anja_reimann@eva.mpg.de
Web: www.eva.mpg.de/comparative-cultural-psychology
Transdisciplinary postdoc position at UTokyo
The University of Tokyo IRCN Nagai, Yazaki and Tsuji labs are seeking a postdoctoral candidate for the transdisciplinary project “The Development of Social Intelligence”. The goals of this project are to identify the neuronal and biological basis of social effects on learning.
The successful candidate will be involved in developing experiments in songbirds and human infants in interaction with robots, including the recording and analysis of behavioral, auditory, and physiological measures. The candidate will primarily be supervised by Dr. Nagai, and co-supervised by Dr. Yazaki and Dr. Tsuji.
Nagai lab: http://developmental-robotics.jp/en/
Yazaki lab: https://ircn.jp/en/mission/people/yoko_yazaki_sugiyama
Tsuji lab: https://babylab.ircn.jp/en/
Requirements
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Programming skills (Python, C, C++, Matlab)
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Experience in conducting either animal, human, or robot experiments
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Skills for designing and conducting experiments
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Skills in recording and analysis of behavioral, auditory, and physiological data
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Good command of English
Application Requirements
Job title
Project Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow)
Starting Date
Negotiable
Term
The first contract will be ended on March 31, 2021. The contract is renewable on a fiscal year basis (from April 1 to March 31; every year) according to research budget, research activity, and research achievements.
Contract can be extended for up to 3 years.
Place of Work
International Research Center for Neurointelligence
The University of Tokyo, Institutes for Advanced Study
7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 113-0033 JAPAN
*This can be changed due to work circumstances.
Qualifications
(Required)
● Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field
● Good communication skill in English
(Preferred)
● Experiences in computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience, and/or psychology will be preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
● Salary: To be determined in accordance with the University of Tokyo Regulations
● Commuter allowance: JPY55,000 per month at maximum
● Social Insurance: Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association membership, employees’ pension, employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance. (*MEXT: Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
● Vacation: Annual paid vacation, Sick leave (paid), Special vacation (paid)
Working Hours
Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours, 45 minutes per day, or 38 hours 45 minutes per week
Holidays
Saturdays and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3); Summer holidays
Applications and Selection Process
Applications deadline: When the position is filled
Application documents:
● Cover letter in English
● Curriculum vitae in English
● Publication list
● Name and contact address for two references, one of which should be a previous employer
Submission: Interested applicants should send application materials to: yukie#ircn.jp (Please replace # with @ before using this email address) with a subject “Application for Project Researcher in Social Intelligence”.
Selection Process: All applications will be screened, and only those qualified will be scheduled for an interview (on-site or via video).
* Submitted documents will not be returned.
* Personal information is handled carefully according to the Privacy Policy of the University of Tokyo, and will be used only for the job selection process.
* Travel cost will not be paid in screening process.
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Assistant Professor
The University of Tokyo International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN)
Personal website: https://sites.google.com/site/tsujish/home
The University of Tokyo International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN)
Personal website: https://sites.google.com/site/tsujish/home
Lab website: https://babylab.ircn.jp/
Postdoctoral Position in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
The Cognitive Neuroscience laboratory (https://www.mghihp.edu/research/cognitive-neuroscience-group, PI: Yael Arbel) in the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston is seeking a full-time highly qualified and highly motivated postdoctoral research associate with an interest in developmental cognitive neuroscience. The position is funded by the NIH and involves the collection and analysis of behavioral and electrophysiological (Event Related Potentials, ERPs) measures to study learning in children with developmental language disorder (DLD).
Requirements: PhD or equivalent in cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline; previous experience with the collection and analysis of ERP data; evidence of dissemination of research findings.
The initial commitment is for 2 years, with potential for extension
The postdoc will have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of the study, attend conferences, participate in grantsmanship training, contribute to manuscripts, and apply for external funding.
Interested applicants should submit an application via Taleo https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=3127882&lang=en
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The position may begin as early as late summer 2020.
Yael Arbel, CCC-SLP, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
yarbel@mghihp.edu
(617) 643-4821
Co-Director, Cognitive Neuroscience Group (CNG)
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown Navy Yard
36 1st Avenue, Boston MA 02129
Educating Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders
Postdoctoral Fellow opening in dev cog neuro
Please see the attached pdf for a postdoc opportunity with Dr. Charles Nelson in the Labs of Cognitive Neuroscience at Boston Children’s Hospital!
Text copied below for convenience as well:
The Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience, under the direction of Charles A. Nelson, Ph.D., seek a highly qualified postdoctoral scientist with interests in neurodevelopment generally, and with specific expertise in EEG in young children. Specifically, the postdoc will become involved in a data analytic project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, under the joint supervision of Charles A. Nelson, Ph.D. and Laurel Gabard-Durnam, Ph.D. The overall goal of this project, Early Predictors of Neurodevelopmental Outcomes (EEG), is to make use of – and develop new tools for – using EEG to predict subsequent cognitive outcomes, including, in some cases, academic success. The postdoc will have access to data from a number of different projects (from both low- and middle-income countries), and will also work closely with other Foundation-funded teams focused on NIRS and MRI, all part of a broader neurodevelopmental consortium.
Eligible postdocs should have training in developmental psychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, or developmental neurobiology, ideally with solid experience in neuroscience methods (particularly EEG) and experience with young children. Familiarity with predictive statistical methods (e.g. machine-learning algorithms) is preferred. The postdoc will have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of the study, such as supervising research coordinators/assistants, undergraduate and graduate students; extensive involvement in data processing and analysis; and correspondingly, involvement in manuscript preparation and grant writing.
This position is open for a possible start date of August 1st, 2020. A 2-year commitment is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Qualifications: – Doctoral degree in developmental psychology, neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, with a history of research focused on neurodevelopment – Experience conducting research with infants and/or children – Excellent interpersonal and research skills – Experience with EEG/ERP – Knowledge of predictive statistical analyses preferred
Application Information: A complete application includes 1 copy of each of the following items (please include your full name on every page of your application): 1. Letter of interest 2. CV 3. Names and contact information for three references
Postdoctoral Position in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
Purdue University
Applications are invited for position of Postdoctoral Research Associate for a series of projects led and co-led by Dr. Bridgette Kelleher. Dr. Kelleher is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences (associate professor effective 8/10/20), Principal Investigator of the Neurodevelopmental Family Lab, and Co-Director of the Purdue Autism Research Center. Dr. Kelleher’s research uses telehealth-based methods to assess early development of children at risk for adverse health outcomes. The candidate’s primary role will be to support execution of a number of ongoing projects, including project management and data dissemination. Approximately 50% of their effort will be devoted to a new project funded by the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience that is co-directed by Dr. Kelleher and Dr. Carolyn McCormick, assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Director of the MAC Lab. The candidate will work with Drs. Kelleher and McCormick to lead an interdisciplinary team of life scientists and engineers using human centered design to develop novel biosensors to support clinical research in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, Angelman syndrome, and Parkinson’s disease. The successful candidate will also support Dr. Kelleher’s ongoing telehealth-based studies of early development in children at elevated likelihood for developing autism, such as the PANDABox project and Purdue Early Phenotype Study. The majority of the candidate’s efforts on Dr. Kelleher’s individual projects will support data dissemination, including analyzing data and writing manuscripts.
The position is 40 hours per week with a possible duration of two years, contingent upon successful performance in the first year. Longer-term employment is possible pending additional funding. Application review begins immediately, with start date as early as August 1, 2020.
The candidate will be primarily housed in the Neurodevelopmental Family Lab, which is directed by Dr. Kelleher. Our lab family includes over 40 postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff members who work together to facilitate research that optimizes outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. Diversity and inclusion are central to our lab’s mission, and we encourage applications from candidates who will prioritize facilitating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. As part of their job duties, the candidate will participate in a variety of professional development activities, including activities with the Purdue Autism Research Center, leading publications and presentations, and participating in laboratory-wide and individual mentorship on building a career relevant to children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Education
Ph.D. in psychological sciences, human development, neuroscience, or a closely related field
Preferred: work or applied experience with children and families; personal or professional experience with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Experience
- Commitment to supporting an inclusive and diverse laboratory environment
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and professionalism as a collegial team member
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong experience with data management and analysis (experience with longitudinal analyses preferred but not required)
- Ability to efficiently multi task and meet deadlines
- Skill in taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
- Valid US or Canadian driver’s license
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Application
Submit materials online through the Purdue Careers website
Carolyn E.B. McCormick, PhD
Assistant Professor
Human Development and Family Studies
Hanley Hall, Rm 229
1202 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2055
765-494-8156
Postdoc Position at the Children’s Learning Institute
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